Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Counseling / Therapy

Grief is a reaction to loss that can encompass a range of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and is experienced
differently by each person according to his or her culture, background, gender, beliefs, personality, and relationship
to the deceased or loss. Feelings common to grief are sadness and yearning. Guilt, regret, anger, and a sense of
meaninglessness can also be present. Some may also a feel a sense of relief and liberation. Emotions can be
surprising in their strength or mildness, contrary to the expectations of the griever; they can also be
confusing, such as missing a painful relationship.

You may associate grief with the death

of a loved one—which is often the cause of the most intense
type of grief — but any loss can cause grief, including:

Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time. Some people are more emotional and dive into
their feelings while others are stoic and may seek distraction from dwelling on an unchangeable fact of living.
Neither is better than the other, but if at any point one is concerned about whether one’s grief-related feelings,
thoughts, and behaviors are “normal” and “healthy,” a consultation with a qualified mental health professional may
be advised.

Our licensed providers can offer a supportive place to work through the stages of your grief.